Breathing Life into Pediatric Care
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Breathing Life into Pediatric Care
Breathing Life into Pediatric Care
Key Skills for Effective Airway and Shock Management
Hosted by EMS World | Sponsored by Laerdal
Pediatric airway and shock emergencies are among the most demanding situations EMS professionals face in the prehospital environment. This recorded educational webinar, hosted by EMS World and sponsored by Laerdal, features EMS clinician Christopher Blake and focuses on practical approaches to managing critically ill pediatric patients under pressure.
The webinar shares real‑world perspectives on pediatric airway management, ventilation, shock recognition, and vascular access—while addressing the unique physiological, emotional, and communication challenges involved in pediatric care.
Christopher Blake
BSN, RN, CFRN, NRP, FESI-II
Flight Nurse Specialist / Paramedic
Christopher Blake has more than 20 years of experience across EMS, critical care, and flight medicine. He is the founder of The Blakery Content, an education platform focused on pediatric and critical care readiness, and the host of the Reducing the Pucker Factor Podcast.
Supporting Pediatric Readiness Through Training
Many EMS agencies reinforce concepts like those discussed in this webinar through hands‑on, scenario‑based pediatric training. Laerdal supports pediatric readiness with simulation solutions commonly used for airway management, ventilation, and resuscitation skill development.
These tools are all designed to complement clinical education and support skill development in realistic training environments.
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Please reach out with questions related to pediatric training and simulation-based solutions. Laerdal is proud to serve as a resource partner for EMS agencies seeking to strengthen pediatric readiness.